Great literature speaks to the human condition. Great Jewish characters – from David to the god Yahveh to Tevye – express what it can mean to be part of the Jewish people, and to be human. Our Torah is the literary creativity of our people, both before and since the Bible.[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes.[RSS MP3] Add the Kol Hadash Podcast feed (in MP3 format)Download the podcast
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The Torah knows nothing of feminism, science of mind, democracy, freedom of conscience or multiculturalism. If we define our own values throughout our lives, why bother exploring what our ancestors considered ethical?[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes.[RSS MP3] Add the Kol Hadash Podcast feed (in MP3 format)Download the podcast
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Rosh Hashanna marks the beginning of a new Jewish Year. This year, 5773, Rabbi Adam Chalom explores the text of the Torah and why it is relevant even today. This is part 2 of the High Holiday sermons.[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes.[RSS MP3] Add the Kol Hadash Podcast feed (in MP3 format)Download the podcast
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Rosh Hashanna marks the beginning of a new Jewish Year. This year, 5773, Rabbi Adam Chalom explores the text of the Torah and why it is relevant even today.[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes.[RSS MP3] Add the Kol Hadash Podcast feed (in MP3 format)Download the podcast
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Adherance to an ethical standard etched in stone and backed by the promise of eternal reward or damnation is an easy road to take. Decisions are based simply on following the rules. The outcome of following the rules are irrelevant to the righteous. Humaistic Jews have no such net, and as such, are faced to consider the consequences of action or inaction.[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes.[RSS MP3] Add the Kol Hadash Podcast feed (in MP3 format)Download the podcast
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A Provocative People: A Secular History of the Jews, available at Amazon http://tinyurl.com/ProvocativePeople-amazon .[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes.[RSS MP3] Add the Kol Hadash Podcast feed (in MP3 format)Download the podcast
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Discover why the Society for Humanistic Judaism selected Ernestine Rose as its person of the year.[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes.[RSS MP3] Add the Kol Hadash Podcast feed (in MP3 format)Download the podcast
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Being able to explain who we are, what we believe, and how we celebrate our cultural Judaism can be challenging, but also very simple. Explore part 2 of the FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) of Humanistic Judaism, as well as some effective answers.[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes.[RSS MP3] Add the Kol Hadash Podcast feed (in MP3 format)Download the podcast
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Being able to explain who we are, what we believe, and how we celebrate our cultural Judaism can be challenging, but also very simple. Explore part 1 of the FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) of Humanistic Judaism, as well as some effective answers.[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes.[RSS MP3] Add the Kol Hadash Podcast feed (in MP3 format)Download the podcast
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The International Institute for Secular Humanistic Judaism Colloquium 2012 takes place on the campus of Northwester University in Evanston, Illinois April 20-22, 2012. This preview with Rabbi Chalom explores some of the topics of the colloquium and why attendees should look forward to this event.[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes.[RSS MP3] Add the Kol Hadash Podcast feed (in MP3 format)Download the podcast
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